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Research and American Indian/Alaska Native health: a nursing perspective.

Tom-Orme L

University of Utah, USA.

American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) have increasing rates of chronic diseases and other health problems that have known preventable risk factors. Yet AI/AN health professionals and researchers are few in number. Because of past negative experiences with outside researchers, AI/AN communities do not always view health research favorably. This article reviews health and related research issues as well as to recommend improving interaction among community and all researchers.

Published 7 June 2006 in J Transcult Nurs, 17(3): 261-5.
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